PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Ph.D. Student, Urban Planning and Development, Expected May 2021

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, London, England

Master of Science, Operations Research, June 1987

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University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Management Science, with Honors, June 1986

Information Systems Enterprise Services – Program Manager, July 2014 to August 2017

Oversaw a team of 20 project managers engaged in managing information technology projects

• Managed the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and satisfaction of project requirements for the Enterprise Services Program Management Office

• Monitored issues and risks, escalated issues where appropriate, and led decision making 

• Coordinated the design and implementation of infrastructure for new or refurbished sites (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/network/storage/security)

Industrial Design & Engineering, Parts Operations – Project Manager, July 2002 to June 2014

Coordinated the building or rejuvenation of part distribution centers in North America

• Rejuvenated 100% of dock and storage equipment at the Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center, Toyota’s largest volume parts warehouse in the US, while insuring daily operations maintained high service levels    

• Designed, built, and launched the Puerto Rico Parts Distribution Center Project including all process flows

DRP Program (Monarch), Parts Operations - Business Process Change Manager, March 2000 to June 2002

Responsible for initial project planning, business case development, development, and launch for major distribution requirements planning (DRP) and data warehouse programs

• Organized and coordinated resources, schedules, budget, and communications across multiple business units

• Wrote proposals/statements of work for a $20 million contract for technical management consulting 

• Accountable for all change management activities including identifying and managing key stakeholders affected by the implementation of new systems and related organizational changes 

Strategic Supply Chain Planning, Parts Operations – Optimization Planning Manager, April 1991 to February 2000

Responsible for determining the optimal network and operation for service parts and accessories distribution

• Oversaw network optimization efforts that identified need for new facilities and expansions of existing DCs

• Developed and implemented plans for system-wide inventory reductions at all U.S. distribution centers

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THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION, EL SEGUNDO, CA

Mission Software Department - Member of the Technical Staff, September 1987 to November 1990

Provide software engineering and project management support to various US Air Force Program Offices

• Coordinated and produced a plan for the Air Force Satellite Control Network Program Office describing communication support required for launch and orbit of military and research satellites

• Created the network database for a satellite scheduling simulator

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• “Women in Logistics 2006,” Co-authored with Martha Cooper and Linda Coley, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference, San Antonio, October 2006

• “Network Optimization Perils and Benefits,” Supply Chain Forum, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, April 2001

• “Toyota’s Use of SAILS, a Network Optimization Tool,” Strategic Analysis of Integrated Logistics Systems User Group Conference, Bend, March 2001

• Featured in the March 2001 cover story for Logistics Management and Distribution Report (https://www.scribd.com/document/69288410/InsightCaseStudy-ToyotaFinal)

• Giuliano, G., White L., & Dexter S. (2017).  Developing Markets for ZEVs in Goods Movement.  METRANS:   Los Angeles

• “Zero-emission Drayage Trucks at the Los Angeles & Long Beach Ports:  A Charging Station Location Problem,” Volvo Research and Educational Foundations PhD & Young Researchers Workshop, MOBILIZE, Dar es Salaam, June 2018